Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Reach Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
118 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
18%
36%

Black
20%
5%

White
47%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reach Charter School's ranking?
Reach Charter School is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Reach Charter School?
118 students attend Reach Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Reach Charter School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Charter School?
Reach Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reach Charter School offer ?
Reach Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Reach Charter School part of?
Reach Charter School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Reach Charter School located?
Reach Charter School is located in the Congress Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Congress Park.
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